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"[An] entrancing body of music blending Andean and African influences. With haunting panpipes, intricate rhythmic patterns and dramatic chords, the music of Karumanta merges ancient styles and instruments to create a startingly fresh sound." - San Jose Mercury News 

“Any flute player would marvel at the tight control over each note Reynolds displays while packing a stream of emotions into his complex scale runs, but to see him do that and play the guitar is quite impressive.” - San Francisco Observer  read more 

"...destacado vientista boliviano. En todas sus melódicas piezas, Reynolds da cuenta de la riqueza cultural de la música de su país." - Periódico Opiníon, Bolivia  leer mas  ["...outstanding Bolivian flutist. In all his melodic pieces, Reynolds reveals the cultural wealth of his country's music."] - Periódico Opiníon, Bolivia       
 
Welcome to KARUMANTA MUSIC (Quechua for "From far away"), an independent record label with offices in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and the San Francisco Bay Area that exclusively features the music of Bolivian composer, master flutist, and guitarist Oscar Reynolds and his celebrated Andean ensemble Karumanta Jamuyku. With great pride we present the rich and diverse music of Bolivia. We also manage bookings and live music performances by Oscar Reynolds and his ensemble Karumanta.

The Karumanta label is embodied in Tata Inti, father sun and sustainer of life to Mr. Reynolds' ancestors, the ancient 

All Music Composed & Performed by Oscar Reynolds. © 2005

Incas of South America, whose powerful empire flourished thousands of years ago in the area of what are now Bolivia, Perú, and Ecuador, long before Columbus sailed to the Americas. Just as father sun illuminates the world, so we aim to illuminate through the music we present. 

KARUMANTA MUSIC is proud to present our latest release ”Río de Luz (River of Light),”  an all-original album by Oscar Reynolds that remains rooted in the Bolivian tradition while  introducing new innovations through its addition of an Afro-Peruvian and Flamenco flair. A breakthrough for Bolivian music, the album has aired on over 850 NPR and PRI affiliate radio stations and syndicated programs across the United States, Canada, and abroad, including NPR’s Morning Edition and XM Satellite Radio, and has debuted as one of the top 10 albums on the New Age Reporter charts. reviews & more about the album

Discover the cultural wealth of Bolivian music through Oscar Reynolds' music here at this site. Whether you enjoy traditional, contemporary, or Bolivian fusion music, the diversity in our albums is bound to suit every taste. Experience Bolivia…Víva Bolivia! 

"I absolutely love your music...It makes me feel as though I am floating away to someplace where I don't want to be found..." -Anna, Casselberry, Florida